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Italian Noodle Soup (Paleo and Gluten Free)

Posted on Mar 5th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

In the last year or two my Dad had been trying to eat better and lose some weight.  I had asked him several times to try going gluten/grain free for…

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Herb Crusted Pork Loin (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jan 14th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I usually get all my meat from a local farm that has grassfed beef plus pastured chicken, pork, and turkey. It's so convenient to be a part of the…

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Dec 29th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Yesterday was my 3 year blogiversary!  Wow, it's so hard to believe that over 3 years ago I started my journey to health and then decided to…

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BLT Wraps (Grain Free and Low Carb)

Posted on Sep 15th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

After making the Blueberry Breakfast Wraps I wanted to come up with a savory version of the wrap.  It was nice to be able to add some variety to my…

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Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Onion Gravy

Posted on Jan 24th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

One of my favorite things to do for dinner on a Sunday is to throw something in the slow cooker while I work on getting ready for the start of the…

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Make Ahead Freezer Meatballs

Posted on Jan 10th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

The 30-Day Squeaky Clean Eating Challenge started on Monday so to prepare last weekend I made some make ahead meals so after a long day of work I…

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Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Posted on Nov 20th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 8 Comments

Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe So the other day my mom shared a recipe on Facebook that was a pizza spaghetti bake that used pasta as the…

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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash a Guest Post by The Rising Spoon

Posted on Oct 16th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013.  While I'm focused on the new…

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Smoky Citrus Pulled Pork

Posted on Aug 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

One of our favorite meals to make is pulled pork in the slow cooker.  It's so easy to throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and come…

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Chocolate and Bacon Candies (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 26th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I recently polled the Living Low Carb...One Day at a Time Facebook fans and asked "What's better than bacon?"  There were a ton of responses, but…

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Battle Bacon: What’s the Best Way to Cook Bacon?

Posted on Jul 8th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 32 Comments

One thing is for sure, people following a low carb or Paleo diet LOVE bacon.  I recently found a great source of fresh pastured bacon from a local…

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Pistachio and Herb Tapenade Pork Chops (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Apr 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

Pork Chops make an appearance on our dinner table quite often so I like to try different things to add some variety to our plates.  Tapenade is…

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Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Apr 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

I've been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don't really feel like I'm missing out on anything because I can't eat…

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Paleo Pen Pals and Java Rubbed Pork Chops with Garlic Mustard Sauce

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low…

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Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Mar 4th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet Today's recipe is Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast, and is paleo and low carb.  My favorite…

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Paleo Pen Pals and Paella (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Feb 25th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low…

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Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook

Posted on Feb 22nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

I can't believe it's finally here!  I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it's…

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Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Feb 20th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 15 Comments

Today's recipe is Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast.  You may know that I don't eat eggs for breakfast and I have…

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Days 24-25 and #Whole30 Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Posted on Feb 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Well, there are 5 days left of my Whole30.  Overall, this time around has been pretty easy for me so far.  I've had fun creating delicious food and…

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Days 10 & 11 and #Whole30 Pork Stir Fry (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jan 18th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

One of my favorite things to do when I'm on a Whole30 is to try new things.  I try and pick up a new veggie or some other ingredient that I haven't…

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Days 4 & 5 and #Whole30 Apple Cider Vinegar Pork Chops

Posted on Jan 11th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

Whole30 Apple Cider Vinegar Pork Chops I'm still hanging in there!  I was able to make it to the grocery store by my hotel and I picked up half an…

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Stuffing (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Posted on Nov 19th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

I haven't had Stuffing (or Dressing) in a long time. The last few years I've been trying to pretend like green beans or mushrooms would make me…

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Low Carb Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

Posted on Oct 29th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

I have really been enjoying roasted garlic lately.   I love the taste of garlic and when it's roasted it adds creaminess to dishes (like my Roasted…

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Whole30-Day 29 and Pork Burgers

Posted on Aug 30th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

I have now completed Day 29 of Whole30. I am almost finished with the 30 days of the Whole30 Program, but I am far from finished.  There are several…

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Whole 30 Meatloaf Recipe

Posted on Aug 29th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

I have now completed Day 28 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to be home and…

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Whole30-Day 21 Dijon Chicken Thighs

Posted on Aug 24th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I have now completed Day 21 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to home, but I…

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Whole30-Day 4 and Blackened Pork Chops

Posted on Aug 6th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

I have now completed Day 4 of Whole30.  I am starting to notice some itchiness and redness on my arms after I eat.  I'm not 100% sure what is…

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Low Carb Rosemary and Thyme Pork Chops

Posted on May 15th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Rosemary and Thyme Pork Chops. I have to admit sometimes cooking with fresh spices can be intimidating, but…

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Roasted Almond Encrusted Pork Chops

Posted on Apr 24th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Almond Encrusted Pork Chops.  I used the following ingredients for this recipe:1 lb of bone-in,…

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Italian Pork Chops

Posted on Mar 8th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Low Carb Breaded Italian Pork Chops. For the breading, I mixed together the following ingredients:1 cup of pork rind…

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Seared Pork Chops

Posted on Mar 3rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's been a busy week so I made several dishes that were easy to throw together.  One dish, Seared Pork Chops, is on my list of induction friendly…

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Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops

Posted on Jan 10th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops. This is my absolute favorite way to cook pork chops! For the breading, I…

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